Peruvian exports of cocoa and derivatives totaled US$ 167 million between January and July of this year

Published 2022년 10월 12일

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From January to July of this year, Peru's cocoa and derivative exports saw a 10.9% increase compared to the same period in 2021, totaling US$167 million, primarily due to higher sales of cocoa paste, chocolate, and beans. San Martin is the leading region in cocoa production, contributing 39% to the national total. Europe, especially the United States, is the primary market for these products, with chocolate exports alone reaching US$25.7 million, a 69% increase from the previous year. The articles also highlights the growth in Peruvian chocolate exports since 2015, totaling US$180 million by July 2022.

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(Agraria.pe) Peruvian exports of cocoa and derivatives totaled US$167 million between January and July of this year, registering a growth of 10.9% compared to what was achieved in the same period of 2021, reported the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism ( Mincetur). He pointed out that this notorious increase in exports of cocoa and derivatives is explained, to a large extent, by higher sales of cocoa paste, chocolate and beans, due to a growth in the volume exported. He indicated that right now San Martin stands as the main region producing cocoa and derivatives, occupying 39% of national production. The list continues with Junín (19%), Ucayali (13%) and Huánuco (10%). Europe, to date, is the continent with the greatest admiration for Peruvian cocoa and its derivatives, since it concentrates 34% of exports. However, in terms of countries, the United States is the nation that most imports this Peruvian product, accounting for 24% of shipments. ChocolateRegarding shipments of ...

Source: Agraria